Hermes’s FAQs

What is Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN’s adoption process?

DOG ADOPTIONS: $50 including microchip, DAPPv & bordetella vaccines, heartworm test, spay/neuter, and rabies vaccine. Puppies 6 months and under $100. CAT ADOPTIONS: $50 including microchip, FVRCP vaccine, FIV/FeLV test, spay/neuter, and rabies vaccine  Please note that puppies and kittens under 3 months of age do not receive a rabies vaccine. Puppies under 6 months of age are too young for a heartworm test and kittens under 4 months of age are too young for an FIV/FeLV test.  Animals already spayed or neutered may leave with you upon approval of your adoption application.  Animals NOT spayed or neutered will be scheduled for surgery at the time of adoption. The animal must be spayed or neutered before going home.   All adoptions also include 30 days of opt-in Pet Insurance.  Our shelter is open to the public. Open 12pm-5pm Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

What is Hermes’s adoption fee?

The adoption organization hasn’t provided fee details on this pet yet, but you can reach out to them directly for more info.

Is Hermes good with kids?

We don’t have that info from the adoption organization yet, but you can reach out to them directly for details.

Is Hermes good with other animals?

That information hasn’t been provided by the adoption organization yet, but you can reach out to them directly for more info.

When can I meet Hermes?

As soon as the adoption organization has a chance to review your information, they’ll reach out with next steps and timing.

When can I adopt Hermes?

Time to adopt varies, but typically adoption organizations require an official application prior to adoption. If you’re a match, they’ll reach out with next steps and timing.